Kinder Elementary School

412 North 12th Street
Kinder, LA 70648
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kinder Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : Kinder Elementary School serves the southern part of Kinder, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 106 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kinder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Kinder Elementary School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every child deserves a quality education!

School Rankings

Kinder Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kinder Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#305 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
35-39%
34%
55-59%
42%
35-39%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
17%
42%
White
70%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
30%
0.48
(22-23)
11.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kinder Elementary School's ranking?
Kinder Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Kinder Elementary School often compared to?
Kinder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Kinder Elementary School?
524 students attend Kinder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Kinder Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kinder Elementary School?
Kinder Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kinder Elementary School offer ?
Kinder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kinder Elementary School part of?
Kinder Elementary School is part of Allen Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : Kinder Elementary School serves the southern part of Kinder, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 106 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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